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I have peripheral neuropathy with sjogren's syndrome. does it mean i have vasculitis?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Big difference: Most neuropathic pain disorders originate in the periphery. When a peripheral nerve is injured, the amount of nerve degeneration depends upon the location and degree of injury as well as the age of the patient. Vasculitis is an inflammation of a blood vessels.

Answered 1/5/2015

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Possibly: Possibly. Whether vasculitis or autoimmune disease should be considered.

Answered 12/24/2013

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